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chicken lo mein recipe

Chicken Lo Mein

A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and silky noodles tossed in a rich sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or honey)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (divided)
  • 1 pound chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup napa cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 large carrot (julienned)
  • 1/2 cup snow peas
  • 2 cups bok choy
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 8 ounces lo mein noodles (egg noodles)
  • Garnish: sesame seeds, red chili flakes

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil for the lo mein noodles.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, ground ginger, and sriracha. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the wok. Stir-fry napa cabbage, bell pepper, mushrooms, and carrot for 5-6 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Add snow peas, bok choy, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  • Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and add to the wok with the chicken and sauce.
  • Stir everything together until evenly coated and heated through. Garnish with sesame seeds and red chili flakes before serving.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until hot.
Keyword Chicken, Noodles, Stir-fry